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Top Ten Australian Homes of 2016 · William and Johanna White

In mid 2016 we shared the unique home of William and Johanna White in Brunswick Heads on the North Coast of NSW. This inspired space, layered with rich textures and incredible vintage details, proved to be one of our most popular house stories of 2016!

Occupying two floors above their well-loved local shop Fabulous Mrs Fox, William and Johanna’s house is full of eclectic details and unexpected treasures sourced from the couple’s travels in South America.

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Lucy Feagins
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The incredible home of William and Johanna White of Fabulous Mrs Fox, in Brunswick Heads. To left – a portrait of homeowner Johanna with her much loved pooch, Toffee. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.

Living room. The ceiling showcases Johanna and William’s pressed PVC panels, which they distribute through their store. These plastic decorative panels mimic the look of antique pressed metal, without the rust! ‘looks exactly like pressed metal for less than half the price’ says William. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.

Johanna and William in their garden with William’s beloved 1929 DeSoto K Roadster. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.

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Lucy Feagins
4th of January 2017

Johanna and William White are collectors. Their incredible home incorporates vintage and architectural details found whilst sourcing items for their Brunswick Heads store, Fabulous Mrs Fox, alongside an incredible collection of antique furniture, mirrors, artwork and chandelier lighting. The pair designed the space themselves, inspired by time spent living in Argentina.

The use of antique Argentinian doors, windows and shutters throughout lends a certain mystique to this house – it’s the type of space that is impossible to date or locate. With its Italianate details and generally over-the-top aesthetic, this certainly doesn’t feel like a typical relaxed Australian beach-side home!

For the full story and many more photos of Johanna and William’s home, do pop back and revisit the original post!

Master bedroom details. Photo – Eve Wilson. Production – Lucy Feagins / The Design Files.

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